Innovate Calgary announced this week that it is passing on the leadership of the Energy Transition Centre to ETC Foundation. ETC Foundation is a newly launched non-profit organization. Now three years old, Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre supports researchers and startups across stages of their innovation and commercialization journey. The Centre is home to some of […]
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Social Innovation Hub to Release Report at ‘Pivotal Moment’ in Growth of Calgary Startup Ecosystem
Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Calgary Entrepreneur Launches SageMaster AI to Help Students Enter Canadian Workforce
A company out of Calgary is utilizing artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work. Alberta’s SageMaster AI offers a digital platform built to reduce friction and boost efficiency when it comes to searching for jobs. The startup was launched by engineer Neji Tawo, who previously worked on AI innovation built around Amazon’s Alexa product. “Before […]
A.I. and Agtech Win in Red Deer at Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024
Innovate Calgary announced the winners of the recent Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024. The Rural Founders Pitch Competition is designed to support entrepreneurs outside of Alberta’s tech hubs with resources, coaching, and a platform to showcase their innovations. The Competition, held on October 17th at the Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in […]
Social Innovation Hub Launches Program at Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
Last year, Calgary.tech covered the launch of Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub. A partnership between the University of Calgary and Innovate Calgary, the Social Innovation Hub has been brewing since 2021. The Hub aims to foster innovation through a range of programs and resources including mentorship, workshops, events, and access to funding. This month, Innovate […]
Boost Your Aerospace Innovation: Apply Now for Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Accelerator Program
Do you have innovation that addresses challenges faced by the aerospace sector? If you need a boost to launch your solution on the market, this accelerator program may be for you. Funded by Calgary Economic Development’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, and supported by inaugural industry partners including WestJet, the Calgary Airport Authority, and Chapter AI Ventures, […]
Meet Seven Calgary Startups Heading to Toronto for Collision Next Week
One of the world’s largest tech conferences returns to Toronto next week. The venerable Collision, slated for June 17th through 20th at Enercare Centre, connects technology ecosystems across Canada with global opportunity through a week of events, sessions, and networking. But at its core, Collision is a startup conference and this year there are hundreds of […]
Collision 2024: Spotlight on MHCombiotic
Collision will be bringing together tech companies, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers in Toronto from June 17 to 20. Dubbed the “Olympics of Tech,” at its core Collision remains a conference for the freshest and brightest business ideas and this year there are outstanding companies from Alberta attending with Innovate Calgary’s support. Innovate Calgary helps bridge […]
Collision 2024: Spotlight on O-Two Carbon
Collision will be bringing together tech companies, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers in Toronto from June 17 to 20. Dubbed the “Olympics of Tech,” at its core Collision remains a conference for the freshest and brightest business ideas and this year there are outstanding companies from Alberta attending with Innovate Calgary’s support. Innovate Calgary helps bridge […]
Collision 2024: Spotlight on LyfeMD
Collision will be bringing together tech companies, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers in Toronto from June 17 to 20. Dubbed the “Olympics of Tech,” at its core Collision remains a conference for the freshest and brightest business ideas and this year there are outstanding companies from Alberta attending with Innovate Calgary’s support. Innovate Calgary helps bridge […]